Nursing Programs (NU, NAS, and PN)
(Selective)
MWCC offers multiple Nursing program options: the Nursing Degree (NU) degree program, the Advanced Standing/Bridge Bridge (NAS) degree program, and the Practical Nursing (PN) certificate. These programs are located at the MWCC Gardner Campus. Prior to the start of classes, students who are accepted into a nursing program will be required to attend a mandatory orientation/welcome session and prior to the start of classes will need to purchase uniforms and equipment.
Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified of the admissions decision by mail approximately 60 days after the deadline. The college may return applications received after the deadline without review. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Candidates applying to a selective NU/NAS/PN program must attend a mandatory selective program information session prior to the NU/NAS/PN admissions deadline and before submitting their NU/NAS/PN application. All candidates must review the full application for admission which includes the minimum requirements and can be found by visiting: https://mwcc.edu/apply.
Applicants must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
- A completed NU/NAS/PN admissions application (Available through the Admissions Office.)
- High School Diploma or Equivalency requirement as described in the College's general admissions requirements.
- Official transcripts of all college-level courses completed at all colleges other than MWCC. Official transcripts are not required for courses completed at MWCC. Transfer credits for education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency through an acceptable credential evaluating agency, such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) (offers discounted services), Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or World Education Services (WES). Additional agencies may be found www.naces.org. Transfer credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college and official transcripts must be received thirty days prior to the application deadline for processing. Photocopies will not be reviewed or accepted. Transcripts that have not been processed for transfer credits will not be used in the ranking process.
- Documentation demonstrating that all minimum requirements for consideration have been met (see selective application).
Please contact the MWCC Office of Admissions at 978-630-9447 or at admissions@mwcc.mass.edu for more information, to obtain an application, or to attend an information session for this program.
It is recommended that students enroll in the IDSH program while completing selective program pre-requisite courses (both minimum and recommended).
NU Minimum Academic Requirements
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| MAT 143 | Statistics | 3 |
| One 4 Credit Human Biological Science (preferred courses listed below) | ||
| BIO 109 | Concepts in Biology | 4 |
| BIO 203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 205 | Microbiology | 4 |
NU Recommended Academic Requirements
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | Introduction To Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO 109 | Concepts in Biology | 4 |
| or BIO 113 | Life Science for Allied Health | |
| BIO 203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 205 | Microbiology | 4 |
| ENG 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| HUM 212 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 105 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth And Development | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
PN Minimum Academic Requirements
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| MAT 126 | Topics In Mathematics | 3 |
PN Recommended Academic Requirements
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIO 152 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ENG 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| PSY 105 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth And Development | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |